January 26
Nigeria: Oyo Fire Service Recovers Body of 33-Yr-Old Man From Deep Well
Leadership
The Oyo State Fire Service Agency has recovered the body of a 33-year-old man from a deep well at a Rain Oil Filling Station located in the Alakia-Adegbayi axis of Ibadan, Egbeda… Read more »
Nigeria: Court to Determine Eligibility of ADC, ACC As Party Names
Leadership
A concerned Nigerian, Patrick Ukura, has expressed worry over what he described as "misleading" the names of African Democratic Congress (ADC) and African Action Alliance (AAC) as… Read more »
Nigeria: Ododo Hails Tinubu's Investment in Education, Tetfund
Leadership
Kogi State governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his investment in the education sector, particularly the strengthening of the Tertiary… Read more »
Nigeria: Rewane Pegs Naira's True Value At N1,257/$, Says Currency Undervalued By 11 Percent
Leadership
Renowned economist and managing director of Financial Derivatives Company (FDC), Mr Bismarck Rewane, has estimated the fair value of the naira at about N1,257 to the US dollar. Read more »
Ghana: Insurance Industry Urged to Prioritise ESG to Sustain Businesses
Ghanaian Times
The Acting Commissioner of the National Insurance Commission (NIC), Dr Abiba Zakariah, has urged players in Ghana's insurance industry to place Environmental, Social and Governance… Read more »
Ghana: 3rd Cohort of Telecel's Digitech Academy to Expand Stem Skills Across Five Regions
Ghanaian Times
The Telecel Ghana Foundation has begun the third cohort of its Digitech Academy, an after-school digital skills programme aimed at strengthening Science, Technology, Engineering… Read more »
Ghana: 11-Member Sports Fund Board Inaugurated
Ghanaian Times
The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Mr Kofi Adams, on Friday inaugurated an 11-member Governing Board of the Ghana Sports Fund at the Ministry's Conference Room, describing the… Read more »
Ghana: FIFA-Backed U-15 Girls' Tourney Kicks Off
Ghanaian Times
The first FIFA-backed U-15 Girls Regional Colts League was officially launched on Friday by the Ghana Football Association (GFA), with the opening matches taking place in the… Read more »
Ghana: GOC Offers Scholarship to Two Athletes
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has rolled out a targeted athlete development programme in Europe to support two promising athletes as part of preparations towards the 2028… Read more »
Ghana: Flying Start for GRA Hockey Teams At 2026 Accc
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Hockey teams have enjoyed impressive starts at the ongoing Africa Cup for Club Championship (ACCC) in Harare, Zimbabwe, recording important wins… Read more »
Ghana: Hearts, Kotoko Record Big Wins
Ghanaian Times
Accra Hearts of Oak recorded their biggest win of the ongoing Ghana Premier League season, cruising to a 3-0 victory over bottom-placed Eleven Wonders in their Matchday 20… Read more »
Ghana: African Herbal Products Must Meet Global Standards
Ghanaian Times
The Chief Executive Officer of Amega Herbal Bitters, Mr Albert Asiedu Boadu, has called for stricter standardisation and regulatory compliance in Africa's herbal and wellness… Read more »
Ghana: Construction of 24-Hour Economy Markets Begins in Upper West Region
Ghanaian Times
The National Democratic Congress (NDC)'s flagship 24-Hour Economy policy is taking concrete shape in the Upper West Region with the commencement of construction of dedicated… Read more »
Ghana: Ho Technical University Recognises Five Former Leaders
Ghanaian Times
The Ho Technical University (HTU) Council has recognised five of its former leaders with the unveiling of busts and rolls in their honour, aimed at motivating present and future… Read more »
Ghana: AMA Issues Ultimatum to Pavement Traders
Ghanaian Times
Traders selling on pavements and streets in Accra have been urged to comply with the 'Operation Red Line' initiative of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) ahead of a… Read more »
Ghana: MoE Clarifies Ai Education Tool Pilot, Assures Inclusion of GA and Adangbe
Ghanaian Times
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has clarified that the selection of four Ghanaian languages for the pilot phase of an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered education tool is not… Read more »
Ghana: Cashew Price Cut Poses Risk to Smallholder Farmers - CWG
Ghanaian Times
Cashew Watch Ghana (CWG), an advocacy organisation, has expressed concern over the 20 per cent reduction in cashew prices for the 2025/2026 season, warning that the decision could… Read more »
Ghana: First Sky Group Marks 23rd Annual Thanksgiving Service
Ghanaian Times
President John Dramani Mahama has called on indigenous companies in Ghana to build their capacity and competence to enable them contribute meaningfully to the country's gross… Read more »
Botswana: Tourism Key to Shared Prosperity
Botswana Daily News
The Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe has emphasised the crucial role of tourism in driving socio-economic transformation and shared prosperity across Botswana. Read more »
Botswana: World Relays to Transform Botswana Sport Landscape
Botswana Daily News
When Botswana hosts the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone this May, the nation will not merely be staging a global sporting spectacle, but opening a new chapter in sport… Read more »
Botswana: Raguin Eyes Last 16 At Australian Junior Open
Botswana Daily News
Botswana's on form and rising tennis sensation, Ntungamili Raguin is determined to break barriers and introduce a new name to the world of tennis. Read more »
Botswana: Btta Confirms Provisional National Youth Squad
Botswana Daily News
Botswana Table Tennis (BTTA) has gathered a provisional team of young players, who will form the basis of selection for the youth national team that will represent the country at… Read more »
Uganda: Democracy in Name Only [opinion]
IPS
When Ugandans went to the polls on 15 January, the outcome was never in doubt. As voting began, mobile internet services ground to a halt, ensuring minimal scrutiny as President… Read more »
South Africa: City Shuts Down Ferndale Brothel Disguised As Guest House
Scrolla
Johannesburg officials shut down a Ferndale property at 419 Vine Avenue allegedly operating as a brothel disguised as guest house. One woman asked Social Development for help to… Read more »
Kenya: ODPC Issues 184 Compensation Orders to Data Protection Complainants
Capital FM
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has issued 184 compensation orders to Kenyans affected by data breaches since the enactment of the Data Protection Act, 2019… Read more »
